Bank Borrowers Statistics in Burundi (2026)
As of 2020, commercial bank borrowers in Burundi was 20.1 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 17.7 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 20.1 per 1,000 adults in 2020. Burundi ranks #28 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #94 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2020)
- 20.1 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Bank Borrowers in Burundi as of 2020, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2019
- +14% (2020)
- Up from 17.7 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 20.1 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- CAGR 2004–2020
- +14.4% per year (2020)
- Compound annual growth rate from 2.3 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 20.1 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 2.3 per 1,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.3 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 20.1 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- Record high (2020)
- 20.1 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- The 2020 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Burundi.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #28 of 33 (2020)
- Burundi ranks 28 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #94 of 101 (2020)
- Burundi ranks 94 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 91.3 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Burundi (20.1 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 46.6 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 9-year trend (15.2%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2020)
- 19.6 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Burundi (2024)
- 8.6% (2024)
- 8.6% of the population in Burundi used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 14 million (2024)
- Burundi had a population of 14 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2020
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20.1 | +14.0% |
| 2019 | 17.7 | +44.9% |
| 2018 | 12.2 | −14.6% |
| 2015 | 14.3 | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 12.1 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 11.8 | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 10 | +77.5% |
| 2011 | 5.7 | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 5.1 | +53.1% |
| 2009 | 3.3 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 3.1 | −3.8% |
| 2006 | 3.3 | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 2.7 | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 2.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Burundi?
Commercial bank borrowers in Burundi stood at 20.1 per 1,000 adults in 2020, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank borrowers in Burundi changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 2.3 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 20.1 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
How does Burundi compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Burundi ranks 28 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 20.1 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Burundi rank globally on bank borrowers?
Burundi ranks 94 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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